We require a Deputy Manager to oversee the daily running of our Ofsted Registered Children's home Service which is located in Scarisbrick. Duties include:
1. Devising staff rotas and managing staff cover when needed.
2. Preparing and coordinating care plans and risk assessments.
3. Chairing staff meetings.
4. Holding staff supervisions and appraisals.
5. Taking on support shifts when required.
6. Medication Management.
7. Handling petty cash and managing budgets.
8. Working alongside senior staff to provide Person-Centred support plans for the individual.
9. Participating in training and being responsible for own development.
10. Carrying out regular audits of files within the home.
It is essential that the successful candidate has knowledge of the Ofsted Regulations and has 3 years of experience working with Children or Young People within a residential environment, including 2 years at a senior level. They are required to have a minimum of a Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Services or be working towards it, and have experience in supervising staff, attending formal meetings, and preparing formal reports. They must have the ability to participate in on-call rotas and take out-of-hours calls as required. A Full UK Driving License is required.
Note this is a working role and will require you to be on shift with a sleep-in duty. This job may lead to a full-time management opportunity for the right candidate!
Competitive rates of pay, enrolment onto pension scheme, regular and ongoing training and development, access to free staff health and wellbeing service, bespoke training packages, and promotion opportunities are offered.
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